I think so, I think Worcester and Leeds will have more problems than Bristol

threegatesexpress

22-08-05, 22:08

I think Bristol will survive also, however...

...can Harlequins get back up?

Simon Griffiths

22-08-05, 22:08

I would say that relegation will be between Bristol, Leeds and London Irish. Those are probably the three weakest teams, Worcester will probably look to build on a fairly successful season last year and should be looking for a play-off spot. Of course, if Gloucester play like they did after Christmas they'd be a good bet to go down! :o But they've looked good and have Vickery and Collazo back (not to mention a certain Ludovic Mercier), so we should have not problem grabbing at least a play-off place.

As for Harlequins - it'd take a brave man to bet against them coming back up (or a rather stupid one), they've got the set-up right, most of the players have stayed on (now if they can stay fit), but most importantly of all, that _insert expletive_ Mark Evans has given up coaching them (shouldn't have started coaching them) and they have a quality coach in Dean Richards who'll get them doing the basics more than well enough to thrash most Div 1 sides to within an inch of their life.

cusker

23-08-05, 14:08

i reckon quins will come straight back up after watching dem beat bristol 14-40 :mad: bristol never got goin!!!